Course Descriptions

The physical demands of the barber profession require a healthy body and mind. Good health is a basic element of living. Without it, one cannot work efficiently or enjoy a pleasurable life. As a barber lives by example so you can increase your value to yourself, your employer, and the community. You should practice stress management through relaxation, rest, and exercise and avoid substances that can negatively affect your good health such as cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Being a barber demands standing on your feet for long periods of time and working long hours. Persons who cannot stand for long periods of time could choose a career that requires less standing. Therefore, good health, personal hygiene, and good posture are important demands in the barbering field.
Using your hands is to handle and control the combs, scissors, and clippers.

It is important for barbers to:

Hold the arm and hand steady in one position
Use fingers or hands to grasp and move small objects
Understand the speech of another person.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

 Barbering Course Description-1500 Hours

Barbering is one of the oldest professions in the world. With the advance of civilization, barbering, and hairstyling, the study of this profession leads to an appreciation of the accomplishments, evolution, and position of high esteem attained by early practitioners.

Course Curriculum/Outline

History of Barbering/Professional Image/Study Skills                 75 Hours

Sanitation, Infection, Safety, Tools, and Equipment                     45 Hours

Sanitation, Infection, Safety Lab/Practical                                    30 Hours

Men and Women Basic Haircutting and Styling                             60 Hours

Shaving, Mustaches, and Beards                                                     30 Hours

Men and Women Basic Haircutting and Styling Lab                      60 Hours

Electricity and Light Therapy                                                            15 Hours

Chemistry for Barbers                                                                      30 Hours 

Barbering Anatomy and Physiology                                               45 Hours

Facial Massage and Treatment Theory                                          45 Hours

Properties and Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, and Hair                  45 Hours

Barbering Styling Lab/Hair, Scalp, Facial Massage Treatment   90 Hours

Chemical Service in Barbering                                                         60 Hours

Chemical Services in Barbering Lab                                                90 Hours 

Men Hairpiece Theory                                                                       30 Hours 

Men/Women Advanced Haircutting Lab II                                    210 Hours

Hair Coloring for Barbers                                                                 60 Hours 

Hair Coloring for Barbers Lab                                                         60 Hours 

Barbershop Management/Job Readiness                                     75 Hours 

LA State Barber Board Review                                                       45 Hours

LA State Barber Board Review Practical                                      180 Hours

Total Barbering Course                                                               1500 Hours 

Grading Procedure

Students are assigned theory study and a minimum number of practical experiences required for course completion.  Theory is evaluated after each unit of study.  Practical assignments are evaluated and counted toward course completion.  Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the state-licensing agency.  Students must maintain an academic grade average of 70%.  Students must pass makeup or missed tests and final written exams prior to graduation.  Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

  90-100       Excellent

    80-89        Very Good

    70-79       Satisfactory           

     0-69        Unsatisfactory (Below Satisfactory Academic Progress)

Students must maintain a minimum of 70% average in theory, laboratory, and practical work in order to be considered making satisfactory progress

Students must complete 350 hours coursework along with instructor approval to qualify to work on clinical floor.

Instructional Method

The instructional methods are presented through comprehensive lesson plans that reflect effective education methods.  Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audiovisual aids, guest speaker, field trips, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in this course.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have acquired the knowledge and skills to pass the Louisiana Department of Licensing and Regulation Exam and seek employment in a number of beauty-related industries.  Most girls and guys who choose this profession already love fashion, style, and trends.   With a Barbering license a person can do more than just cut hair.  Barbers can work for a product line such as, Matrix, OPI, Joico, and many more.  They can become a product advisor, a platform stylist working with models and photographers, or work for television studios, nursing homes, and even funeral homes.  The career opportunities in this field, whether as a salon owner, make-up artist, or a product sales representative are endless.     

Barber Instructor Course Description– 700 Hours

The instructor’s course will allow you to learn philosophy and professional development to become a successful master educator. You will also learn the basic functions to facilitate learning among students in the study of the art and science of teaching and instruction of Barbering.

Course Curriculum/Outline

Classroom Training In The Science Of Teaching       154 Hours            

 Teaching Assistance and Observation                      235 Hours

Performance Of Demonstration                                  76 Hours

Supervised  Practice Teaching                                     35 Hours

     Total Hours                                                              700 Hours

Grading Procedures

Students in the Instructors course are assigned theory study and are evaluated after each unit of study.  Student Instructors practical assignments are evaluated on performance skills when assisting students as well as performance standards established by TDLR.  Student Instructors must maintain academic grade average of at least 70% and must pass any makeup or missed exams and pass a final written exam.  Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale.

        90-100         Excellent
        80-89          Very Good
         70-79          Satisfactory
           0-69           Unsatisfactory (Below Satisfactory Academic Progress)

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have gained the knowledge and skills to pass the LDLR State Board Exams and become a successful master educator. Upon licensure, employment can be obtained in several beauty related industries. The career opportunities for licensed instructors are many such as product educator for a variety of beauty-related products or choose to work for or manage a beauty school.